Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Information about Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Immaculate Conception

Significance:
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception celebrates the solemn belief in the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is one of the most important Marian feasts celebrated in the liturgical calendar of the Roman Catholic Church.

Type:

Christianity

Celebrations:

Festive pageantry; fireworks

Observed by:

Catholic Church

Location:

World

Initiator:

Catholic Church

Start year:

9th Century

Date origin:

December 8 is nine months before the feast of the Nativity of Mary, which is celebrated on September 8.